My own quest has led me to understand that an artist (one who doesn't just have material motives) is indeed searching for Truth. He's expressing it in a different way than scientists and philosophers are, but it's still a kind of truth. If he's a writer, for instance, the story might all be made up, but still there's a truth being expressed in there.
And for this reason I kinda disagree with the idea that a real artist does not care for success! A person who knows a truth, wants to get it out there! The irresistible urge to create is often matched by an equally irresistible need to get recognition. You can see this in the histories of many great artists. You could say that Truth is like a parasitic meme, that takes control of its host and forces him to spread it!
Lastly, if I may, I would like to promote an artist here like you did with @aksinya ! You can find him here: @georgeboya He does good work, and he's very new (only a week old) so he could use the support!
Edit: Ha I just noticed he posted a comment to this article! 😅
Well, what would you say if revealing the truth will hinder the success of an artist. Will he/she not reveal the truth?
An artist is one who loves his work, not the work which will make him successful.
Ideally, he would, if it doesn't personally harm him. And I think whatever possesses truth, will eventually be recognized and attain success, because the human species is always moving toward greater truth.
Yes, but what I'm saying is, loving your work, is like loving your child: you want it to be successful. I'm not being an absolutist, but I think that when an artist produces really great work, and realizes it, he feels something inside, like a great instinct or need, pushing him to make his work public and earn it recognition.